Homogenous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture

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In summary, the conversation discusses the difference between a homogenous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture, using examples such as sea water, tomato juice, gasoline, and milk. The conversation also mentions the classification of fire as a gas. The speaker also recalls the limit for determining if a mixture is homogenous or heterogeneous. Additionally, it is mentioned that all the mixtures discussed are liquid and homogenous, except for tomato juice, which may have visible parts of tomato. The conversation ends with a playful comment about not setting gas on fire.
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Hello all

I was just wondering what is the difference between a homogenous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture. For example:

a. sea water
b. tomato juice
c. gasoline
d. milk


What type of mixtures are these?

Also, what do we classify fire as (solid, liquid, gas)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
 
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In a hetergeneous mixture you are able to "see" the constituant parts that make up the mixture. In a homogenous mixture you cannot see the compounds. I don't really recall the limit as to say when a mixture is homogenous or heterogenous.

They are all liquid and homogenous mixtures. Maybe apart from b when you can see parts of tomato's in the juice, hhmmmmm

regards
marlon
 
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fire is a gas

EDIT : and if you don't know what happened to Kenny :
don't set your gas on fire :smile: :shy: :smile: :redface:
 

Related to Homogenous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture

What is a homogenous mixture?

A homogenous mixture is a type of mixture in which the components are evenly distributed throughout and cannot be visually distinguished from one another. This means that the particles of the different substances are uniformly mixed together.

What is an example of a homogenous mixture?

An example of a homogenous mixture is saltwater. The salt and water particles are evenly mixed together and cannot be seen separately.

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

A heterogeneous mixture is a type of mixture in which the components are not evenly distributed and can be visually distinguished from one another. This means that the particles of the different substances are not uniformly mixed together.

What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

An example of a heterogeneous mixture is a salad. The different ingredients, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, can be seen separately and are not evenly distributed throughout the salad.

What is the difference between a homogenous and a heterogeneous mixture?

The main difference between a homogenous and a heterogeneous mixture is the evenness of distribution of the components. In a homogenous mixture, the components are evenly distributed and cannot be visually distinguished, while in a heterogeneous mixture, the components are not evenly distributed and can be visually distinguished.

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